Biographical Sketch 5

Write the biography sketch of Nelson Mandela, the first Black President, in your own words in not more than 100-125 words. Clues have been given.

Full name:  Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Born:18 July 1918, Royal family of South Africa, got an English name, Nelson, from his teacher

Education:

• Local Mission school
• Methodist College at Beaufort University of Witwatersrand
• Law from African National Congress

Activities: 

• 1944, let peaceful protest and armed resistance
• Protected rights of blacks
• Convicted of overthrowing the government
• Imprisoned for 27 years
• Elected first black President, 1994
• Retired from politics in 1999
• Continued working for world peace

Died: 95 years age in 2013

Awards: Bharat Ratan in 1990 and Nobel Peace Prize in 1993

Bio-sketch of Nelson Mandela 

Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, into the Royal family of South Africa. He overcame a challenging start. He got the English name Nelson from his teacher. He pursued education at local Mission schools, Beaufort Methodist College, and later studied law at the University of Witwatersrand through the African National Congress. Mandela's life was marked by tireless efforts for the rights of black South Africans. In 1944, he led peaceful protests and armed resistance. Despite being convicted and imprisoned for 27 years, he emerged to be elected as the first black President of South Africa in 1994. After retiring from politics in 1999, he remained dedicated to world peace until his passing at the age of 95 in 2013. His unwavering commitment earned him the Bharat Ratna in 1990 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.